I would like to try and use this with lipo batteries to make it portable. The batteries are 6S, which means a nominal voltage of 22.2V and a full charged voltage of about 25.2 volts. My question is, will this inverter still work at 22.2V? If not, what...
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I used this inverter in my tank while I was deploYed. It ran off 24 volts and it worked great. Never had any problems.
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Should work.But i suggest to find 24v DC - AC inverter and hook it directly to your batteries. Converting from 24V to 12V and then to AC voltage is not efficient at all.
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The batteries do not damage the Inverter if they are connected the right way at the correct DC voltage, you can either have 1 battery 2 batteries or 24 batteries its the same for the inverter, more batteries will give you more back up time but it won't damage the inverterThanks
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This device depending of the model will, with an input of 12 volts step down to 9, 6, 4.5 0r 3 volts. It will not on the other hand with a lesser input step up the voltage to a higher level. It is not an inverter, it is a converter. With an input of 14 volts it will give the step down voltages name above at about 5% higher momentarily, until the alternator output taper down to 13.5 volts or so. The tension from the ouput of the alternator, and the input tension of whatever device is power is different by about 1/2 volts. This because of the loss in the line and the size of the line.
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All 4 of my chargers are set for 4.2v. I have had NO problems at that setting But, always charge new batteries as soon as you get them. I charge all my batteries, any size in it. The charger is automatic , stops charging at the correct voltage. George
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It only works for the described voltage. The unit set for 22-60v is designed to be used with a series system of 12v panels so that the voltage rarely drops below 22. If you have a simple solar system (12v) then you would want to get the inverter with a lower operating range.
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No this wont work effectively. You should size the voltage on your battery bank to the voltage of your inverter. Ie; 24v battery bank and a 24v inverter. This component is only used to step the voltage down from 24v to 12v for a load. Ie; 24v battery bank and inverter with the transformer stepping down the voltage to power 12v lights (or any other12v load).
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That's a great battery for an inverter, but I wouldn't go any larger on the inverter with that size battery. Just watch your usage and time so that you don't run the battery all the way down.
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I have only used the twelve volt system in my vehicle. Since I posted issues with my inverter, I took a two day trip. The inverter worked great the whole time. I have complete confidence in it now.
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Do not hook up to 24 volts, it's For 12v to 13.5 dc volt . You can find good one inverter 24 volt @http://www.theinverterstore.com/2500-watt-power-inverter-24-volt.html
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Well, the manual says it works with a 6 voltage system, and i didn't check what my voltage was when i was using it. So the only way is to try to find out. Hope it doesn't blow on you.
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While I could certainly be mistaken, as an Electrical Engineer, I am fairly certain that there is some kind of DC-DC converter inside that is built out of solid-state components, and is thus fairly permanent. Without completely gutting and redesigning part of it, I would say that it is what it is. However, depending on the application, voltage outputs can change. Charging a drained battery may occur at 13.5 V for example while topping off a full battery may be somewhat higher. Why is it that you need it to be higher?
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The charge, discharge rates and minimum discharge voltage rating should be printed on the battery. From what I understand you should never discharge a LIPO below 3 volts per cell. So for a 2S battery it would be no lower than 6 volts over all.
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I use Size #4 Cable between paralleled batteries and between the battery and inverter. (The smaller #6 would be OK, but I like #4.) Keeping batteries charged is important: as voltage goes down, current goes up, and inverter can get a bit hot. I use solar panels (4 x 15 watt=60 watt) to keep my bank of 6 batteries topped off. As long as the battery is OK, charging and using inverter at same time will not be a problem. (Charger may get battery voltage up near 14V during peak charge, but this is better than too low of voltage.)
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I would have to look it up in the manual. Some deep cycle batteries like AGM's require a higher than standard voltage for charging. Perhaps you can download the Owners Manual pdf online.
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Yes it can. I have plugged my into usb phone chargers, electric cig charger, and Iphone charger. Just so you know that in a review It was stated that the Smya x1 charger can overcharge the batteries and recommend getting a good Lipo charger instead. I have checked mine with a multi-tester and it read 4.21 and 4.22 volts. They should only charge to 4.2 volts. I have not had any problems in 20 or so charges. But I did get a Thunder AC680 charger now and it only charges them to 4.2 volts. Read up on the overcharging issues on the RC forums where they did reviews on the x1. Never leave Lipo batteries charging unattended. Read the safe charging recommendations for Lipo's. Yes it can. I have plugged my into usb phone chargers, electric cig charger, and Iphone charger. Just so you know that in a review It was stated that the Smya x1 charger can overcharge the batteries and recommend getting a good Lipo charger instead. I have checked mine with a multi-tester and it read 4.21 and 4.22 volts. They should only charge to 4.2 volts. I have not had any problems in 20 or so charges. But I did get a Thunder AC680 charger now and it only charges them to 4.2 volts. Read up on the overcharging issues on the RC forums where they did reviews on the x1. Never leave Lipo... » Read More Yes it can. I have plugged my into usb phone chargers, electric cig charger, and Iphone charger. Just so you know that in a review It was stated that the Smya x1 charger can overcharge the batteries and recommend getting a good Lipo charger instead. I have checked mine with a multi-tester and it read 4.21 and 4.22 volts. They should only charge to 4.2 volts. I have not had any problems in 20 or so charges. But I did get a Thunder AC680 charger now and it only charges them to 4.2 volts. Read up on the overcharging issues on the RC forums where they did reviews on the x1. Never leave Lipo batteries charging unattended. Read the safe charging recommendations for Lipo's. « Show Less
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I don't have any problems with mine when the solar charge controller is on, and it peaks at 28.5v. Same with my 24v backup charger (which puts out 27+ volts). It should be fine.